Why GMF Technology?
GM Financial is set to change the auto finance industry and is leading the path of embarking on tech modernization – we have a startup mindset, and preserve our small company culture, in a public company environment with financial stability and intense growth over a decade-plus history. We are data junkies and trust in data and insights to advance our business objectives. We take our goal of zero emission, zero collision, zero congestion, and zero friction very seriously. We believe as an auto finance market leader we are in the driver's seat to lead us in the GM EV mission to change the world. We are building global platforms, in LATAM, Europe, China, U.S. and Canada– and we are looking to grow our high-performing team. GMF is comprised of over 10,000 team members globally. Join our fintech culture within a Blue-Chip company where we are changing the way we use technology to support our customers, dealers and business.
Flexible hybrid work environment (onsite 2 days a week/3 days remote) at our Arlington (AOC1), TX office.
Please note: We are unable to provide any type of sponsorship for this position at this time.
What makes you a dream candidate?
Knowledge
Deep understanding of cloud computing technologies, business drivers and emerging computing trendsKnowledge and understanding of industry trends and new technologies and ability to apply trends to architectural needsKnowledge of enterprise platforms and operating systems as well as knowledge of key business functions and processesWorking knowledge of Agile development, Scrum and Application Lifecycle ManagementSkills
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, management, and mentoring to team membersDemonstrable experience leading software developers, systems or process analystsDemonstrated excellent communication (verbal and writing), influencing and negotiation skillsAbility to interact with and provide architectural design guidance to project teams made up of employee and/or supplier resourcesAbility to effectively communicate with other senior leaders of IT on program strategies and plans and negotiate quality solutionsAbility to break down complex topics into simple to digest information and data points, adjusted to audiences at various levelsAbility to create system and process flow diagrams, data flow diagrams, sequence and UML diagrams, inter and intra system dependencies within the functional domain and across themAbility to facilitate group meetings/discussionsAbility to broker solutions for issues between functional domains, senior leadersWillingness to instruct and coach in a cloud training program as neededDemonstrated strong analytic and problem-solving abilitiesExperience and Education
Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work or military experience preferred5-7 years of systems design experience with at least three or more years of experience with cloud like technologies such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) preferredDeep technical experience in one or more of the following areas: software design or development, application design, systems operations/management, database architecture, virtualization, IP networking, storage, IT security and Linux system administration preferredExperience with the following: Azure Eventhub, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service, Blob Storage, Azure DNS, Virtual Networks, Redis Cache and Azure App Service, Containers preferredExperience in articulating the business drives and architectural approach/trade-offs during discussions for solution buy-in at various levels and gain consensus preferredExperience in driving new infrastructure technologies from proof-of-concepts to full production implementation preferredExperience in driving cloud migration and strategy initiatives preferredWhat We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.
Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.
Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility
Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office
About this role
The Cloud Solutions Architect is responsible for developing a technology architecture, leveraging cloud services and automation to enable business strategies and ensure public and private cloud solutions are optimized for cost and functionality. This person will also be responsible for developing and driving the GMF Financial cloud computing strategy along with the introduction of new emerging technologies and public cloud services, cloud adoption plans, cloud application design, and cloud management and monitoring strategies. This person will work with development teams and other stakeholders to drive and enable the migration and refactoring of on-premises applications to cloud native design and deployment methodologies. This individual must be able to translate complex ideas, technology, and programs into language senior management can relate to and be a key influencer on technical decisions that affect the business on a long-term basis.
JOB DUTIES
Manage the enterprise-wide cloud strategy, develop the architecture governance framework and define architecture foundationsStay abreast of new industry trends and provide subject matter expertise in cloud technologies, providing consultation to leadershipResearch, analyze, design, propose and support the delivery of solutions that are appropriate for business and technology strategiesUnderstand, advocate and support IT enterprise strategies and act as a visionary to proactively assist in the direction for future strategiesRecommend best-fit cloud solutions on the basis of need and risk appetiteLead the identification and analysis of enterprise business drivers to develop architecture requirementsParticipate in the development and ongoing management of enterprise architecture governance structure based on business and IT strategiesLead and facilitate the creation of governing principles to guide infrastructure decision-makingDefine cloud standards, DevOps, Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tool chain and Standard Operating Environment (SOE)Define, implement and enforce the cloud standard operating environment, cloud standards, and associated tools/platforms/frameworks for the GMF application portfolio, in coordination with IT-wide efforts and Technology Architecture and PlanningDrive Proof-of-Concepts and implementation, with hands-on involvement as SME, for new SOE items: build deployment automation pipelines, build automated next gen CI/CD pipelines partnering with development teams, build and integrate new technologies like containers enabling multi-cloud and preventing cloud provider lock-inContribute to, and influence IT-wide definition and enhancements of Azure and other public cloud platforms customization, standards and best practices for GM FinancialDefine and execute the IT application portfolio strategy for public and private cloud migrations, data center consolidation and on-premises evolution, in alignment with overall IT strategy and directionsDesign and implement scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions on Azure and AWSDevelop and maintain cloud architecture and governance strategies across platformsOversee networking and security configurationsCollaborate with project teams to implement security requirements, able to see big picture to achieve the goals within the budget and schedule